The musician . Rest in peace big man.". His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black, the original drummer for 70s punk/new wave group The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84, the band confirmed on Thursday afternoon.The drummer, born Brian John Duffy, died peacefully . Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The most erudite of men. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. As the elder statesmen of the group, Jet was already a successful businessman in the Guildford area when the Stranglers formed in 1974, the Stranglers said in an official statement on Thursday. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. Jet Black was a drummer for jazz bands in the 1960s (Picture: L J Van Houten . Despite the indolent, youthful rage associated with the genre, Black a semi-professional drummer in the late 1950s and early 1960s was in fact by then a successful businessman in his mid-30s. The musician, who had suffered respiratory issues since childhood, began to restrict his live work to the UK, although he vowed to "carry on until I'm incapable of doing it". He was a force of nature. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, Jets charismatic charm resonated with fans who would endlessly chant his name as he took his place at the drums the band statement noted. 3-min read. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, his charismatic charm resonated with fans who would endlessly chant his name as he took his place at the drums, a statement said. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with many causes". He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Speaking to the band's official website in a 2010 interview, Black said he never doubted the decision to shift his focus away from business and back into music. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Read about our approach to external linking. Chelsea Hotel: Memories Of Nico, Leonard Cohen, Dylan, Nash, And More, Shania Twain Tells Bjrn Ulvaeus Of Her Love Of ABBA, Possibility Of Musical, Metallica Shares New Single If Darkness Had A Son, Taylor Swift Unveils Through The Eras Merch Collection, Come As You Are: The Story Behind The Nirvana Song, Glen Campbell, Shaggy, And Lil Wayne: Currently Trending Songs, Weighty In The Eighties: When Prog Rock Went Pop. [11], Black said he was particularly fond of The Raven album because it was "the first time the Stranglers got major critical approval in the newspapers. Supporting US punk stars the Ramones and Patti Smith at their earliest UK gigs, The Strangers' musical virtuosity set them apart from the more DIY aesthetic of their peers. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. Despite the indolent, youthful rage associated with the genre, Black - a semi-professional drummer in the late 1950s and early 1960s - was, in fact, by then a successful businessman in his mid-30s. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He resumed his duties full-time for the bands tours in 2010 and 2011, but the following year he was taken to hospital after falling ill just before he was due on stage in Oxford. Their hits included Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown, which won the band an Ivor Novello award, while their third album, Black and White, from 1978, is still considered to be the first post-punk album. Black wrote several books chronicling his time in the band - most notably The Stranglers' infamous 1980 arrest in Nice, France, where they had allegedly incited a riot (they also famously clashed with members of the Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, as well as journalists). Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. Thank you for so many classics pic.twitter.com/bp820x0VvZ, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. 2023 BBC. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. In 2007, the band announced that Black was suffering with heart issues and he took a step back from performing, being temporarily replaced by his drum technician. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . Musician. Stranglers keyboard player dies with coronavirus, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focused on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.". "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr, RIP Jet Black x pic.twitter.com/K307U1L6xp, JBs make the best drummers. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been . Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of May 3 2020, and had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. The Stranglers musician has died at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus. In 2007, the band announced that Black was suffering with heart issues and he took a step back from performing, being temporarily replaced by his drum technician. Physically he is in not a good place at all. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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The musician, whose real . His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Though we are not thinking about that. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. Dark Matters is het achttiende studioalbum van de Britse rockband The Stranglers, uitgebracht op 10 september 2021 via Coursegood.Het bevat het spel van toetsenist Dave Greenfield, die in 2020 stierf.Het is ook het eerste studioalbum dat is opgenomen zonder drummer Jet Black op te richten, die in 2015 stopte met optreden met de band. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. Black wrote several books chronicling his time in the band - most notably The Stranglers' infamous 1980 arrest in Nice, France, where they had allegedly incited a riot. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. "[34], "August Birthdays And Deaths, Musician Birthdates, Celebrity Deaths", "The Stranglers: All the things we did that were frowned upon in the past now seem like badges of honour", TRIBUTE THE STRANGLERS: The stranglers' timeline. The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. 3. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. Speaking to the bands official website in a 2010 interview, Black said he never doubted the decision to shift his focus away from business and back into music. "It is with heavy hearts . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became . Read about our approach to external linking. The most erudite of men. An inspiration. Celeb obsessed? Brian John Duffy (26 August 1938 6 December 2022),[1][2] professionally known as Jet Black, was an English drummer and founding member of punk rock/new wave band The Stranglers. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues b. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues . On Thursday, Cornwell paid tribute to Black, noting how they had "shared a special period" of their lives together, achieving their dreams of becoming musicians. Died: December 6th . The most erudite of men. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies at 84 after 'years of ill health', Black also wrote books and made furniture, Black (right) retired from performing in 2015. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. Its been my privilege to have known and worked with him, and to have called him a friend, and Ill miss him until the end of my days. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. 1974-2018. He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. John Bonham, Jon Brookes.Bidding farewell to Jet Black. [9], His style was usually simple and jazz-influenced,[10] although "Duchess" and "Down in the Sewer" are examples of Stranglers songs that feature more frantic drumming. A long-standing member of the influential punk outfit, Greenfield was known for his distinctive sound and playing style, using instruments such as the harpsichord and Hammond electric organ. Jet Black, the original drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. A rebel with many causes.". Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focused on how to solve them not on questioning whether I had made the right decision., Lifelong lung issues ultimately contributed to Blacks retirement, but not before he helped define the Stranglers' approach. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . 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